Aqua Palm Bay
1-3 BR · $1,449-$1,739
✓ Reviewers frequently describe units as clean and spacious
✕ Some reviewers report parking is inconvenient when elevators are out of service
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Palm Bay rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Palm Bay, FL
24 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Palm Bay is Brevard County's largest city by population, offering a mix of affordable garden-style apartment communities, newer build-to-rent home neighborhoods, and mid-rise complexes spread across a large, car-dependent footprint. It draws a broad range of renters, from Space Coast aerospace and defense workers to retirees and families seeking lower costs than nearby Melbourne or the coastal barrier island.
As of mid-2026 public listings, 1BR rents run roughly $980-$1,300 at older north Palm Bay communities near Pinewood Dr and Dixie Hwy, $1,300-$1,600 at mid-tier properties along Malabar Rd and Commerce Park Dr, and $1,500-$1,950+ at newer southeast Palm Bay communities near Valor Dr and Jaslo St.
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Bayfront Community Redevelopment District, near Robert J. Conlan Blvd / US-1 (1)Bayside Lakes area (1)Commerce Park Dr corridor near US-1, close to Space Coast employers (1)Dixie Highway corridor along the Indian River, north Palm Bay (1)Jaslo St area, southeast Palm Bay (1)Malabar Rd corridor, southwest Palm Bay (build-to-rent home community) (1)Mercury Ave area near Babcock St, southeast Palm Bay (1)Mogra Circle area, north Palm Bay off US-1 (1)Northeast Palm Bay (5) →Pinewood Dr area, north Palm Bay (1)Pinewood Dr area, north Palm Bay (formerly Palm Bay Club) (1)Port Malabar (3)SW Malabar Rd area, southwest Palm Bay (1)Southeast Palm Bay (1)Southwest Palm Bay (1)Valor Dr area near Malabar Rd, southeast Palm Bay (1)Wedgewood Dr area, north Palm Bay (1)Woodlake Dr area, north Palm Bay (1)
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Palm Bay | Bayfront Community Redevelopment District, near Robert J. Conlan Blvd / US-1 | 1-3 BR | $1,449-$1,739 | 2018 |
| Palm Breeze Apartments | Bayside Lakes area | 1-3 | $1,411-$1,944+ | 2026 |
| Westshore Palm Bay | Commerce Park Dr corridor near US-1, close to Space Coast employers | 1-3 BR | $1,451-$1,704 | — |
| Indian River Flats | Dixie Highway corridor along the Indian River, north Palm Bay | Studio-1 BR | $1,049-$1,238 | 2020 |
| Isla | Jaslo St area, southeast Palm Bay | 1-3 BR | $1,499-$1,589 | 2020 |
| Havens at Palm Bay Reserve | Malabar Rd corridor, southwest Palm Bay (build-to-rent home community) | 1-3 BR | $1,950-$2,694 | — |
| Mercury Cove Apartments | Mercury Ave area near Babcock St, southeast Palm Bay | 1-2 BR | $1,300-$1,495 | 2019 |
| Meri Palm Bay | Mogra Circle area, north Palm Bay off US-1 | 1-3 BR | $1,675-$1,899 | 2007 |
| Bottlebrush Apartments | Northeast Palm Bay | Studio-2 | $1,095-$1,495+ | — |
| Eastshore Palm Bay | Northeast Palm Bay | 1-3 | $1,440-$2,022+ | 2025 |
| Magnolia at Palm Bay | Northeast Palm Bay | Studio-2 | $1,320-$1,845+ | — |
| Southlake Towers | Northeast Palm Bay | 1 | Income-based; contact property | — |
| The Braxton | Northeast Palm Bay | 1-3 | $1,285-$1,855+ | — |
| The Pines Apartments | Pinewood Dr area, north Palm Bay | 1-2 BR | $980-$1,103 | 1984 |
| Azara Palm Bay | Pinewood Dr area, north Palm Bay (formerly Palm Bay Club) | — | $1,246-$1,399 | 1985 |
| 10X Harbour Bay | Port Malabar | 1-3 | $1,289-$1,894+ | — |
| The Monroe on Monterey | Port Malabar | 1 | $1,110-$1,300+ | — |
| Tides at Palm Bay | Port Malabar | Studio-3 | $1,564-$2,596+ | — |
| Madalyn Landing | SW Malabar Rd area, southwest Palm Bay | 1-3 BR | $1,300-$2,400 | — |
| The Park at Palm Bay | Southeast Palm Bay | 1-3 | $1,046-$1,453+ | — |
| Malabar Cove Apartments | Southwest Palm Bay | 2-4 | $1,429-$1,899+ | — |
| The Pointe at Palm Bay | Valor Dr area near Malabar Rd, southeast Palm Bay | 1-3 BR | $1,516-$2,378 | 2023 |
| Ascent of Palm Bay | Wedgewood Dr area, north Palm Bay | 1-3 BR | — | 1984 |
| Woodlake Village | Woodlake Dr area, north Palm Bay | 1-3 BR | $1,240-$1,850 | 1975 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
Bayfront Community Redevelopment District, near Robert J. Conlan Blvd / US-1
Bayside Lakes area
Commerce Park Dr corridor near US-1, close to Space Coast employers
Dixie Highway corridor along the Indian River, north Palm Bay
Jaslo St area, southeast Palm Bay
Malabar Rd corridor, southwest Palm Bay (build-to-rent home community)
Mercury Ave area near Babcock St, southeast Palm Bay
Mogra Circle area, north Palm Bay off US-1
Northeast Palm Bay
Magnolia at Palm Bay
Studio-2 · $1,320-$1,845+
✓ Early feedback emphasizes fresh interiors and attractive shared spaces
✕ The resident-review history is still developing
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Eastshore Palm Bay
1-3 · $1,440-$2,022+
✓ Early public feedback highlights the new construction and modern shared spaces
✕ Reviewers report that the community is still establishing its operating routines
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Bottlebrush Apartments
Studio-2 · $1,095-$1,495+
✓ Public listings show comparatively attainable asking rents
✕ Public resident-review detail is limited
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Southlake Towers
1 · Income-based; contact property
✓ The project-based assistance model can make housing attainable for qualifying seniors
✕ Prospective residents should confirm current eligibility, wait-list status, and accessibility features
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The Braxton
1-3 · $1,285-$1,855+
✓ Residents frequently like the central location near Palm Bay Road
✕ Common complaints include uneven maintenance response
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Pinewood Dr area, north Palm Bay
Pinewood Dr area, north Palm Bay (formerly Palm Bay Club)
Port Malabar
10X Harbour Bay
1-3 · $1,289-$1,894+
✓ Residents frequently appreciate the lagoon-side setting and mature landscaping
✕ Common complaints include inconsistent maintenance follow-through
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The Monroe on Monterey
1 · $1,110-$1,300+
✓ Recurring feedback favors the practical one-bedroom layouts
✕ Common complaints include aging-property maintenance concerns
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Tides at Palm Bay
Studio-3 · $1,564-$2,596+
✓ Early feedback emphasizes modern finishes and new common areas
✕ Reviewers report that the limited operating history makes long-term maintenance consistency hard to judge
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SW Malabar Rd area, southwest Palm Bay
Southeast Palm Bay
Southwest Palm Bay
Valor Dr area near Malabar Rd, southeast Palm Bay
Wedgewood Dr area, north Palm Bay
Woodlake Dr area, north Palm Bay
Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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